Just came in today. On the menu for tonight’s shave.
Lupo stainless?
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A great shave just completed. No drum roll or a big change in the razor hierarchy within the Lupo line up. I still prefer the Lupo .95 SB over the .72 OC. The thing is that I think I like the .72 OC over the .95 OC. Not 100% sure yet as I would need to put the .72 OC through a couple more shaves and then perhaps do a straight up head to head with the .95 OC to get real time feel and fresh data in my mind.
The Lupo .72 OC is a smooth operator with just enough blade feel to give good tactile feel on what it’s doing stroke after stroke. I can’t give a perspective vs its .72 SB counterpart but, it is just a smidge tamer against the .95 SB while still giving great audible feedback and still quite comfortable against the skin. No regrets in bringing the newest sibling into the shave den and hanging in the Lupo corral with the .95 SB & OC. Went with all Razorock today sans the brush as that’s from APShaveCo. XXX with its light cooling menthol and Colonia vibe was icing on the cake.
Great shaves to all….
The Lupo .72 OC is a smooth operator with just enough blade feel to give good tactile feel on what it’s doing stroke after stroke. I can’t give a perspective vs its .72 SB counterpart but, it is just a smidge tamer against the .95 SB while still giving great audible feedback and still quite comfortable against the skin. No regrets in bringing the newest sibling into the shave den and hanging in the Lupo corral with the .95 SB & OC. Went with all Razorock today sans the brush as that’s from APShaveCo. XXX with its light cooling menthol and Colonia vibe was icing on the cake.
Great shaves to all….
The .72 OC is supposedly the the gap of the OC side of the Lupo DC, the other side a .95 SB side. But it somehow never quite felt like that for me, both sides even weirdly even in a way.
There is sound reason why I love the Lupo DC so much. I always use the OC side when I have more than 36 hours growth (or the Lupo .95OC), but often finish with the .95SB side. I really think my perfect razor would be a Lupo DC with both sides at .95 gap.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
DE SOTD, Thursday, December 22/2022
Razor : Razorock 2nd Generation Lupo.72- mid range, excellent machining and finish QC, very good razor for under the nose area, excellent clamping of the blade. Very enjoyable carefree shaving this morning with stellar results.
Blade : Gillette Silver Blue(1) my favorite blade, Sharp and Smoooth with reasonable longevity. Ticks all the boxes for a excellent blade for myself.
Soap : Razorock "The Dead Sea" - very nice unique scent that is addictive to me with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "casino clubs" 26mm timber wolf synthetic, excellent lather generator, luxury heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Razorock The Dead Sea with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=
Excellent shave with my RR Lupo.72 with a GSB blade. (It does not get much better a shave for myself) Weather is slightly better -40C this morning.
Have some great shaves!
Razor : Razorock 2nd Generation Lupo.72- mid range, excellent machining and finish QC, very good razor for under the nose area, excellent clamping of the blade. Very enjoyable carefree shaving this morning with stellar results.
Blade : Gillette Silver Blue(1) my favorite blade, Sharp and Smoooth with reasonable longevity. Ticks all the boxes for a excellent blade for myself.
Soap : Razorock "The Dead Sea" - very nice unique scent that is addictive to me with excellent lather qualities.
Brush : Yaqi "casino clubs" 26mm timber wolf synthetic, excellent lather generator, luxury heavenly cloud like soft tips, gentle splay scrubber + excellent lather painter.
Pre shave : (Dedicated Cashmere synthetic)Brush wash whole face with CeraVe hand bar cleanser with a dollop of clear Aloe Vera on the cleaned beard area.
Prep : Cold water rinse after each pass of 2 + pickups. WTG + ATG + pickups.
Post shave : Razorock The Dead Sea with witch hazel + a dollop of CeraVe moisturizing lotion(scentless).
Results :CCS,DFS,BBS + no irritation + no weepers=
Excellent shave with my RR Lupo.72 with a GSB blade. (It does not get much better a shave for myself) Weather is slightly better -40C this morning.Have some great shaves!
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A very nice and smooth shave. Drama free and nothing negative to speak of. I had skipped a day since the shave was much closer than I had anticipated. I mean, I did have some stubble but, it was quite light and I just left it for this mornings shave. That shave was Wednesday evening at about 7pm and the Lupo .72 OC & Bic combo (2nd use) went at it this morning at about 10am. Shaves closer than I thought and comfortably too. I’m impressed.
Great shaves to all….
Great shaves to all….
I really would appreciate a side by side shave between the two OCs done by you, in the future...
Cheers!
I really would appreciate a side by side shave between the two OCs done by you, in the future...
Cheers!
Perhaps Christmas morning. Stay tuned amigo….
I had been shaving the last few weeks almost exclusively with the .95OC before I got my .72OC. I had one shave with the GC .84SB before the .72OC. The GC felt clunky compared to the .95OC. But when I used the .72OC, I was blown away. It's as smooth as the .95OC but way way way more forgiving, and even more forgiving than the GC. And as most GC.84SB users know, the GC is an easy razor to use. I think the GC shaves best at a steepish angle but with the LupoOC I tend to ride the smoothness ... if that makes sense. I haven't mentioned the efficiency. The .72OC is definitely more efficient than the GC. And while not as efficient as the .95SB/OC, and as @GlazedBoker intimates, it's more efficient than the shaver realizes--and yet with a very forgiving demeanor. The .72OC efficiency is knocking on the door of the .95.I really would appreciate a side by side shave between the two OCs done by you, in the future...
Cheers!
I am going to get a couple more shaves in with my new Green Cult 2.0 before I return to my Lupo testing. The 72OC for a complete shave is next. I think I'm going to like it a lot based on two half shaves with it. I found it smooth, comfortable and efficient as well.
What handle is that?
Considering the hype of the Green Cult, I understand your desire to take the detour. I'll be reading your reports when you get to them. I'll be most interested in the .72SB comparison as you get even more shaves in with both, since I've never used it.
Ron R
I survived a lathey foreman
For the RR GC .84 I use a Kai SS extra wide blade and it gives a real close shave that is very similar to the 2nd Generation Lupo .72 and .95 SB, the Lupo's give a excellent shave with almost any regular blade is my conclusion just using the Lupo.72 . Interesting results & reviews with the Lupo open comb base plates you folks have been using recently. The open comb razors will give excellent access to lather to the blade edge for maximum protection and comfort when steep angle shaving(riding the bar) IMO.
I don't think I'm using a steep angle when I ride the smoothness. I think it may be closer to neutral. But it seems to be quite effective. Though I'll keep experimenting as I go forward.
I'd love to unveil this Christmas gift... ThanksPerhaps Christmas morning. Stay tuned amigo….
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Very interesting, if not tempting...
It's the Austin SS handle made my Stirling Soap Company.
A lovely combo with those Lupos.
Cheers!
it's too bad they don't sell that handle by itself. It looks lovely.I'd love to unveil this Christmas gift... Thanks
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Very interesting, if not tempting...
It's the Austin SS handle made my Stirling Soap Company.
A lovely combo with those Lupos.
Cheers!
I just checked and I found they have very good looking handles. I love the Dallas as well. I wonder how their heads work.I'd love to unveil this Christmas gift... Thanks
Thank you for sharing your experience.
Very interesting, if not tempting...
It's the Austin SS handle made my Stirling Soap Company.
A lovely combo with those Lupos.
Cheers!
It looks great with your Lupo
I'm not seeking to derail the thread, but since you asked... Both Stirling heads offer plenty of blade feel, even the Standard SB plate offers more so than the Lupo .95 SB.
The hyper aggressive SB plate justifies its name, it's not for faint-
hearted ones...
The razor is already discontinued, btw.
Cheers!
I looked them again yesterday... Only the aggressive head is available but it is almost tempting to buy one and add a handle... both the Austin and Dallas look nice so I'd end up with two nice handles for $45 each... a bit pricey but not overwhelming. I did email them and ask if I could buy handles separately but I never heard back. I guess I could try again.I'm not seeking to derail the thread, but since you asked... Both Stirling heads offer plenty of blade feel, even the Standard SB plate offers more so than the Lupo .95 SB.
The hyper aggressive SB plate justifies its name, it's not for faint-
hearted ones...
The razor is already discontinued, btw.
Cheers!
Ok, I couldn’t wait. So, to be on the up and up because you know how everyone is critical and a skeptic, I kept everything equal on both razors. Same Bic Chrome Platinum on both (new) and identical RR Barber Pole handles. You never know, poop kickers like to point out every discrepancy on why and what. The nerve. 
Yes, one is a .72 & .95. Just in case there were any doubts or the question of “Hey, he could be tricking us here” reard its head.
I’m not going to drag out and write down every single stroke & pass (it’s Christmas Eve, much to do). Here is the skinny. On the first pass, .72 on the right, .95 on the left it was very apparent that the .95 OC was the more aggressive feeling shaver from the word go. It cut down the whiskers on the right side to skin level with ease and relative comfort. On the left with the .72 it was basically the same feel with solid removal of whiskers down to skin level with nearly the same ease just not as aggressive feeling. First pass though and both felt about equal on whisker feel for the 2nd pass. Did the same with pass 2 and on the ATG pass I really employ skin stretching techniques to get the most out of clearing out the whiskers in a controlled but efficient manner. The .95 with it’s higher gap and aggressive nature just really excels in this pass for me. Skin stretch and an easy upward stroke. I never need to repeat a stroke with the .95 OC in the same spot, that’s how efficient it performs. Cleared out the left side with ease and no issues of yet. Went to the right side with the .72 OC with the same skin stretching technique and it cut cleanly and effectively but, it felt easier and smoother to work vs the .95 OC. Not by a substantial margin but, noticeable. Once they were both cleared and I rinsed to do a face feel check, both sides felt great yet the .72 side (right) had some very minut spots or patches that were still not cleared. Very subtle but, noticeable once I put my hands on that side and put some light pressure to the skin. Conversely, on the .95 side (left) felt supremely smoother without any spots or patches that survived the 2nd ATG pass. The extra gap really does come to play here really well if one looks for fewer passes for the same desired results. Admittedly, there were a couple of stragglers around Sir Adam but, that is the case with nearly every razor for me. But, the rest of the left side was flawless from burns to the neck. Disclosure here, I do not shave the stache area as I maintain one. No news for you gents there. I relathered and just took the .95 to the Adam’s Apple are to clean up those stragglers and it was done. BBS finish with 2 passes with a slight clean up on Sir Adam with the .95 OC. Not a single issue concerning weepers, nics nor the dreaded irritation gremlins. Grabbed the .72 OC and employing a ATG/XTG hybrid pass, I finished the right side with a light third pass to catch those patches and the whiskers around Sir Adam on that side. Once completed I did a final cold water rinse and alum pass. Nothing across the board. My face felt great with a nice smoothness and a BBS finish on both sides. The splash confirmed it all and the shave was done.
Conclusion for me? The .95 OC is the more aggressive & efficient performer. With a lighter touch and a more precise manner of use, this razor will give one an extremely close and comfy shave. Deviate from that norm and one can pay the price. Yet, I don’t consider the .95 OC overly aggressive just more efficiently tenacious if that makes sense. The .72 OC gives just as good a shave but, requires in my experience just a bit more work and it’s not much that’s needed. Still, the .72 OC gave an excellent performance in almost 3 passes. For the gap size, that’s pretty impressive and it is ultimately easier and smoother to use.
Basically, it depends on what a shaver wants. Quick, less work and be done potentially in 2 passes? The Lupo .95 OC can do that quite well perhaps only the toughest of beards requiring a third pass. Want something still almost as efficient feeling but, is easier to use and more gentle on the skin, the .72 OC might do it for you. They both do it well whenever I want a particular feel in a shave. They satisfy both sides of the spectrum without saying oops, I’m sorry. Figure out what you want and both will do it to near perfection.
Great shaves to all & Happy Holidays….
Yes, one is a .72 & .95. Just in case there were any doubts or the question of “Hey, he could be tricking us here” reard its head.
I’m not going to drag out and write down every single stroke & pass (it’s Christmas Eve, much to do). Here is the skinny. On the first pass, .72 on the right, .95 on the left it was very apparent that the .95 OC was the more aggressive feeling shaver from the word go. It cut down the whiskers on the right side to skin level with ease and relative comfort. On the left with the .72 it was basically the same feel with solid removal of whiskers down to skin level with nearly the same ease just not as aggressive feeling. First pass though and both felt about equal on whisker feel for the 2nd pass. Did the same with pass 2 and on the ATG pass I really employ skin stretching techniques to get the most out of clearing out the whiskers in a controlled but efficient manner. The .95 with it’s higher gap and aggressive nature just really excels in this pass for me. Skin stretch and an easy upward stroke. I never need to repeat a stroke with the .95 OC in the same spot, that’s how efficient it performs. Cleared out the left side with ease and no issues of yet. Went to the right side with the .72 OC with the same skin stretching technique and it cut cleanly and effectively but, it felt easier and smoother to work vs the .95 OC. Not by a substantial margin but, noticeable. Once they were both cleared and I rinsed to do a face feel check, both sides felt great yet the .72 side (right) had some very minut spots or patches that were still not cleared. Very subtle but, noticeable once I put my hands on that side and put some light pressure to the skin. Conversely, on the .95 side (left) felt supremely smoother without any spots or patches that survived the 2nd ATG pass. The extra gap really does come to play here really well if one looks for fewer passes for the same desired results. Admittedly, there were a couple of stragglers around Sir Adam but, that is the case with nearly every razor for me. But, the rest of the left side was flawless from burns to the neck. Disclosure here, I do not shave the stache area as I maintain one. No news for you gents there. I relathered and just took the .95 to the Adam’s Apple are to clean up those stragglers and it was done. BBS finish with 2 passes with a slight clean up on Sir Adam with the .95 OC. Not a single issue concerning weepers, nics nor the dreaded irritation gremlins. Grabbed the .72 OC and employing a ATG/XTG hybrid pass, I finished the right side with a light third pass to catch those patches and the whiskers around Sir Adam on that side. Once completed I did a final cold water rinse and alum pass. Nothing across the board. My face felt great with a nice smoothness and a BBS finish on both sides. The splash confirmed it all and the shave was done.
Conclusion for me? The .95 OC is the more aggressive & efficient performer. With a lighter touch and a more precise manner of use, this razor will give one an extremely close and comfy shave. Deviate from that norm and one can pay the price. Yet, I don’t consider the .95 OC overly aggressive just more efficiently tenacious if that makes sense. The .72 OC gives just as good a shave but, requires in my experience just a bit more work and it’s not much that’s needed. Still, the .72 OC gave an excellent performance in almost 3 passes. For the gap size, that’s pretty impressive and it is ultimately easier and smoother to use.
Basically, it depends on what a shaver wants. Quick, less work and be done potentially in 2 passes? The Lupo .95 OC can do that quite well perhaps only the toughest of beards requiring a third pass. Want something still almost as efficient feeling but, is easier to use and more gentle on the skin, the .72 OC might do it for you. They both do it well whenever I want a particular feel in a shave. They satisfy both sides of the spectrum without saying oops, I’m sorry. Figure out what you want and both will do it to near perfection.
Great shaves to all & Happy Holidays….
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